chick fil a
Flavor:
Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich w/ No Cheese
Ingredients:
Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Enriched Bleached Flour [with Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Fully Refined Peanut Oil [with Dimethylpolysiloxane {an Anti-foam Agent} Added], Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Pasteurized Nonfat Dry Milk, Leavening [sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate], Spices, Water, Soybean Oil, Paprika, Pasteurized Egg), Bun (Bleached And Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour {malted Barley Flour, Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid}], Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Calcium Propionate [preservative], Organic Acids, Monoglycerides, Sesame Flour, Datem, Soy Lecithin, Enzymes, Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid [dough Conditioner], Wheat Starch, Citric Acid, Potassium Iodate, Buttered Flavored Oil [soybean Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene]), Tomato, Green Leaf Lettuce, Pickles (Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Turmeric Extract [color], Natural Flavor, Dill Pickle Spice, Beta Carotene [color], Garlic Emulsion)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich w/ No Cheese represents a choice that falls short of the cleaner food options encouraged on our website. The sandwich is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts significantly from its score. It also includes added sugars, which are an unnecessary part of a healthier diet.
The ingredient list reveals the presence of various additives that raise concerns. Natural flavors and citric acid, while common, are penalized for their potential impact on health. The enriched flour, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, and DATEM included in the sandwich are viewed as potentially harmful additives, which further reduce the product’s standing.
A major point of contention is the use of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a known harmful additive that contributes to the product’s low rating. Additionally, the oils used in the sandwich—peanut oil, soybean oil, and palm kernel oil—are considered harmful, contributing to the negative assessment of this food item.
The sandwich does not meet the criteria for a cleaner food option due to these factors. The presence of GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful and known harmful additives, along with objectionable oils, leads to the recommendation to avoid this product. This analysis is rooted in a commitment to identifying healthier food choices and providing transparency to consumers seeking to navigate the myriad of options available. The Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich w/ No Cheese, as it stands, is not aligned with the standards of our green leaf rating system.
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